If you do not usually wear a lot of make-up, today is not the day to start. Make-up should enhance your appearance.

If you have long hair, it may be better to pull it off of your face.

The standard job interviewing attire for women:

Should lean towards the conservative side in dark navy, black, or gray.

Colors like brown, dark plum, dark green, camel or beige are also feasible.

Should project a professional image.

Shoes should also be conservative, clean and polished, low to medium heel that coordinates with your outfit.

Earrings should be conservative in nature.

Purse should coordinate with your suit – but there is no need to carry both a purse and a briefcase/bag – stick to the essentials only.

Lastly, if you look neat and clean, the impression will be that you take pride in yourself and your work. If you tend to look and act like a slob, your employer will get the impression that you will be producing sloppy work.

And remember the best piece of advice:

“Dress not for the job you are in now, but for the job that you are hoping to attain.”

PERSONALITY

Show ambition, poise, sincerity, trustworthiness, articulateness, analytical ability, initiative and interest in their company. Some companies look for a specific personality, style, appearance, ability or technical skill. Always check the job specifications. Do not waste time and energy trying to get a job you can’t do or for which you don’t have the minimum qualifications.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Be able to articulate the important aspects of your work experience. If you are a new graduate and do not have a lot of experience, talk about the opportunities you had to develop your communication, organizational and time management skills through other areas such as clubs, intramural sports or group projects in class. Give concrete examples of your skills and abilities. This will give the interviewer all the information he needs to make you a job offer.

VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

The ability to express yourself articulately is very important to most interviewers. This includes the ability to listen effectively, verbalize clearly and express yourself confidently.

SKILLS

The interviewer will evaluate your skills to do the job such as communication, organizational and time management skills. It is important to emphasize the skills you think the employer feels is needed to successfully fill the position.

KNOWLEDGE OF INTERVIEWER’S COMPANY AND INDUSTRY

You are expected to have a basic knowledge of the position and the company you are interviewing for. Don’t ask questions you could have found answers to in printed materials made available to you. Besides, if you want the job you are interviewing for, you should know what you are getting yourself into beforehand.